I am an enthusiastic, hard-working and disciplined Catering Assistant with excellent track-record in working in the food industry. I am friendly individual with a great passion for food; I enjoy socialising with people, and my exceptional customer service skills have earned me the award of “Employee of the Month” twice in a row.
Achievements
Employee of the Month- Feb & Mar 2016
Achieved a Distinction grade in BTEC General Cookery in Hospitality (Level 1)
Work experience
Dec 2015 – Present
Catering Assistant Lily’s Restaurant
Main duties performed:
Serving customers and ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
Assisting the chef with washing, peeling, chopping and preparing of meat, vegetables and fruit
Making hot drinks; coffee, tea and other drinks
Handling payments and operating the till
Ensuring that all utensils and cutlery are clean before and after use
Washing the dishes in a timely manner
Ensuring that all work surfaces, eating areas and food preparation equipment (coffee machines, ovens, fridges, etc.) are clean and hygienic
Sweeping, hovering, mopping and deep-cleaning the kitchen and eating areas
Conducting regular stock checks and ordering more in when necessary
Ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations at all times
Performing any other basic food preparation duties
Aug 2013 – Jun 2014
Waiter Lloyds Fine Dining
Main duties performed:
Welcoming diners and ushering them to their seats
Handing out menus and telling the diners about the specials of the day
Recommending and suggesting dishes (when requested)
Serving food and drinks in a distinguished and courteous manner
Dealing with customer feedback, complaints and compliments
Education
2014– 2015 Results: Distinction
BTEC General Cookery in Hospitality
Pearson College
Relevant Modules:
Serving Food & Drink
Food Preparation & Cooking
Food Safety in Catering
Preparing & Serving Drinks
Employability And Communication Skills
2009 – 2013 Results: 7 GCSEs at Grades A-C, including Maths and English
GCSEs
Monk’s Hill School
Qualifications
Currently completing a Level 2 Diploma in Food Safety in Catering
Skills
Physically fit: Able to stand and be on the move for hours without a problem
Attention to detail: skilful at spotting dirt in utensils, cutlery as well as stray hairs in food and therefore ensuring customer satisfaction at all times
Arithmetic skills: I have a talent for performing quick mental calculations, and I am able to estimate quantities and volume by looking at the ingredients.
Flexible working hours: Minimal home-based commitments enable me to switch shifts with colleagues at the last minute and work overtime.
Hobbies and interests
In my spare time, I enjoy going out with my friends, staying active and playing football on a weekly basis. I also love cooking up a storm in the kitchen and regularly experiment with new recipes.
References
Mrs Katarina Summers Catering Manager, Lily’s Restaurant Address: 50 Edmund Rd, Essex, EK4 1ZB Tel: 0753 4567 6874 Email:[email protected]
Mr Ben Clark Supervisor, Lloyds Fine Dining Address: 8 Main Rd, Clay, CO1 8FQ Tel: 0750 6579 9074 Email:[email protected]
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Work experience: Working as a Catering Assistant means that you will constantly be working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and be constantly on your feet. There are two ways to make your CV stand out for this job: a) gain some work experience by volunteering, b) place the “Employment and Work Experience” before the “Education” section emphasising your practical skills and personal attributes.
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